In a nod to former vice-president Dick Cheney's assertion that President Obama is "trying to pretend we are not at war" with terrorist elements, Obama said today in a press conference about security updates that, most certainly, "we are at war" and are in "a never-ending race to protect our country." In response to recent failings in the system to monitor terrorism threats, which allowed the attack on Fort Hood to unfold and the nearly successful Christmas Day bomb attempt, Obama ordered a series of steps to improve the sharing and analysis of intelligence on terror threats. By broadening the criteria to add people to terrorism watch lists, speeding up the process of sharing them, and devoting more resources to following high-level leads, he hopes to help curb further such disasters. (The government analysis of the failures leading up to the Christmas Day attack was also released today.) "We must follow the leads that we get and we must pursue them until plots are disrupted," he said. "We can't sit on information to protect the American people." In addition, he reiterated that these failures happened on his watch, and that "the buck stops" with him.

Obama: ‘We Are at War’ [Caucus/NYT]

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Filed Under: early and often, barack obama, dick cheney, fort hood, homeland security, nidal malik hasan, northwestern flight 253, politics, terror plots, terrorism, umar farouk abdulmutallab

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2010 | 3:18 pm

Video: Awkwardness Always Reigns at the People’s Choice Awards

Last night, the televised portion of the 2010 awards season kicked off in the most middle-of-the-road fashion possible with the People's Choice Awards. A lot of uppity critics slag the authenticity of this event because virtually every "star" who shows up knows in advance that they have won an award, but we say phooey to that. After all, what other awards show has the cojones to give George Lopez (George Lopez!) the chance to tell a series of awkward Mr. Skin jokes and insinuate that Sandra Bullock has slept with Tiger Woods? Certainly not the Oscars! What other show has the audacity to get that daffy ol' octogenarian hoofer Cloris Leachman all dressed up in bondage gear for a barely coherent Paranormal Activity spoof? And where else can you see LL Cool J sensually lick his lips seven times in the span of just 30 seconds? Sadly, Jay Mohr didn't win any awards this year, but that didn't stop us from pulling together this highlight reel of some of last night's most awkward moments. Roll tape!

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Filed Under: kudos, cloris leachman, george lopez, ll cool j, oscar race 2010, people's choice awards, sandra bullock, tv, video, videos

Source: Vulture | 7 Jan 2010 | 3:15 pm

Unauthorized Miuccia Prada Biography Becomes an Italian Bestseller

Miuccia Prada.

Vita Prada, an unauthorized biography about Miuccia Prada written by Italian journalist Gian Luigi Paracchini, quickly became one of Italy's bestselling books after debuting in December. After reading the book, which talks about how she built her empire with husband Patrizio Bertelli, the notoriously private designer reacted: "I don't think I'm as big a bitch as you think, but I had fun reading it." Sadly, the book is not yet available on Amazon.com. [Fashionologie]

Read more posts by Sharon Clott

Filed Under: quotables, gian luigi paracchini, miuccia prada, prada, vita prada

Source: The Cut | 7 Jan 2010 | 3:05 pm

America's Most Wanted [Security Breaches]

This is the man who brought Newark to a standstill on Sunday when he walked past a chatty TSA agent and made his way into a secure section of the terminal. (The "dopey lothario" was on his way to hook up with a woman, apparently.) Do you recognize him? Would you recognize your own father if the photo in question was this blurry? Probably not, but on the off chance that you do, you're advised to get in touch with law enforcement immediately. He could be picking up ladies at public transportation facilities this very minute. [NYDN]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:47 pm

We Love ... Fiona Paxton

British jewelry designer Fiona Paxton launched her own jewelry line last year with immediate success. Her training as a textile designer for the houses of Armani, Chloé, and Moschino have given her the knowledge and technique to create beautiful and unique woven jewelry. Here are five reasons we're in love with Fiona Paxton:

1. She keeps her prices reasonable: $300 tops for necklaces.
2. Everything is handmade using ancient Indian weaving and beading techniques.
3. The pieces are in sync with the big ethnic trend for spring, but done in a very polished, chic way.
4. Add one of her pieces to a T-shirt, and your outfit is made.
5. The "girls" all love her: Halle Barry, Drew Barrymore, Rihanna, Gwyneth, and Kate Hudson are all collectors of her pieces.

Necklaces each $300, bracelet $225; available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Filed Under: we love, fiona paxton

Source: The Cut | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:45 pm

Forever Yours: Elyse Allen Brings Tradition Back to Textiles (Fashion Wire Daily)

Fashion Wire Daily - Elyse Allen makes things that you cannot, and should not, ever throw out. A textile designer based in New York, Allen creates gorgeous, whimsical knits - hats, scarves, headbands, fingerless gloves - using the most luxurious Scottish cashmere yarns and embellished with Swarovski crystals. Functional accessories intended for Mother Nature's cruelest, most frigid days and nights are rendered into something akin to a fuzzy, glittery jewel.

Source: Yahoo! News: Fashion News | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:43 pm

Ohio Police Chief Takes Plea Deal in Parker-Broderick Case

A week after his co-conspirator received more than two years in jail, the second Ohio police chief charged with snooping on the Parker-Broderick surrogate pleads guilty to dereliction of duty in plea bargain.

Source: FOXNews.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:41 pm

Rajaratnam Pal Takes a Plea [White-Collar Crime]

Anil Kumar, the former McKinsey & Co. director accused of feeding info to hedge fund founder and alleged crook Raj Rajaratnam, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. [NYT] 

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:32 pm

Review: Stars and Irish scenery carry 'Leap Year' (AP)

AP - The romantic-comedy "Leap Year" gets by, barely, on the charms of its stars and the beauty of its Irish scenery.

Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:27 pm

Saturday Is No Pants on the Subway Day

Let your inner diva loose in the annual No Pants Subway Ride this Saturday. The forecast is 26 degrees, but it gives us all a reason — if a terrible one — to dress like sluts in the winter post-Halloween. [Guest of a Guest]

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Filed Under: just pants,

Source: The Cut | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:20 pm

Update: Leno at 11:30, Conan at 12

Update (8:01 p.m.): The Times' Bill Carter reports: "NBC has a plan in the works to radically alter its late-night television lineup, restoring Jay Leno to his old spot at 11:35 each weeknight, while pushing the man who replaced him, Conan O’Brien, to a starting time of 12:05 a.m. ... The third NBC late-night star, Jimmy Fallon, would then begin his show at 1:05 a.m., the executives said. The revised lineup would go into effect after NBC concludes its coverage of the Winter Olympics on February 28."

So here is something interesting: TMZ claims The Jay Leno Show will go on hiatus on February 1, with Jay returning to his old time slot at 11:30 following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics. Still reportedly undecided, though, is whether his show would be reduced to a half hour and followed by Conan's, or if NBC would dump Conan altogether. TMZ says both hosts have been told changes are forthcoming. A mealymouthed statement from NBC is expected shortly. Also, you know who we bet is a little nervous today? Jimmy Kimmel.

If true, we suppose ousting Conan would technically make more sense than dumping Leno, much of whose 11:30 audience split when Conan succeeded him on The Tonight Show in June. Though Jay's current ratings are too crappy for primetime, they're better than Conan's, at least. But could Leno ever again be the late-night powerhouse he once was? All these lineup changes are probably confusing the crap out of elderly viewers.

Anyway, though, poor Conan! Maybe if the worst should happen, he can finally move back to New York? Surely his pale, flammable Irish skin could use some out of the California sun. We bet Fox or ABC would be happy to pay his moving expenses.

NBC Shakeup -- Jay Leno Comes Out on Top [TMZ]
Update: NBC Plans Leno at 11:30, Conan at 12 [NYT/MediaDecoder]

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Filed Under: talkshowpocalypse, conan o'brien, jay leno, nbc, tv

Source: Vulture | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:19 pm

Mariah Carey Justifies Controversial Palm Springs Speech

The pop diva says the public should not take her now infamous speech so seriously.

Source: FOXNews.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:07 pm

The Internship of Your Dreams Is Here [Auctions]

An unpaid internship at Versace is now up for auction. (The current bid is $3,000.) Ever wish you could hold up Donatella Versace's dress as she squats over a port-a-potty and flicks cigarette ash into the palm of your hand? Now you can! And you can pay for the pleasure! [FWD]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:06 pm

Hanes Pulls This Controversial Charlie Sheen Commercial Off The Air

Hanes has announced that they will no longer be running their “here’s Charlie Sheen for some reason” ad campaign in the aftermath of Sheen’s Christmas Day arrest and domestic abuse charges. Apparently, Hanes was keeping a close eye on the notorious drug-addict prostitution-solicitor to make sure he didn’t do anything that might make him an unideal commercial spokesperson.

Seeing the commercial below, however, it’s just impossible to imagine someone else playing Charlie Sheen’s part in these ads. Who are they gonna get to replace him? Any actor ever, thus saving them tons of money while in no way affecting anyone’s opinion of briefs? Yeah, I’d like to see that. I’m quitting underwear in pre-emptive protest:

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:00 pm

Lady Gaga Explains What Avant-garde Means to Her

Last night the Launch My Line contestants were tasked with creating avant-garde outfits. Bravo brought Lady Gaga in to help, lucky bastards. She told them: "For me when I’m thinking about either designing a piece or choosing a piece to wear, I think about a shape. If you as a designer — your aesthetic were to walk through a wooden door, what shape would it leave? I think it’s also important to be consistent with yourselves. Just because we’re doing a heightened avant-garde sense of who we are doesn’t mean we start shredding things and making, you know, giant hats — it still has to be you." [Official site]

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Filed Under: disco heaven, just pants, lady gaga, launch my line

Source: The Cut | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:55 pm

We're Worried About Eric Trump [Parties]

Yesterday was Eric Trump's 26th birthday. And this is the cake that was presented to him at his birthday party last night. Seriously. Why does it feature a machine gun—a Soviet-made AK-47, no less—and what appears to be a bloody, dead bird? We have no idea. (But if Jared Kushner ever finds himself tempted to cheat on Eric's big sister, it should serve as a handy reminder why that may not be such a hot idea.) Another photo of the cake is below.

Lara Lea Confections [laraleacakes.com]
AK-47 Cake [Flickr/laralea]

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:45 pm

Chanel to Launch Temporary Tattoos; Edible Beauty Products Gaining Popularity

Chanel's temporary tattoos at the spring 2010 show.

SKIN
• Chanel is launching transfer tattoos inspired by the fake ink seen on the shoulders, legs, and calves of models during the spring 2010 runway show in Paris. The transfers arrive at Chanel boutiques on March 1. [Elle UK]

• Dermatologists and cosmetic chemists say edible beauty products, such as collagen-infused coffee and anti-aging water that promise to improve skin, are becoming more popular in Japan and the United States. They achieve the same results for your skin as a healthy diet and vitamins. [NYT]

MAKEUP
• M.A.C. created a line inspired by Liberty of London channeling the store's signature prints. The blue-gray nail polish, Blue India, launches in the United States on March 11. [British Beauty Blogger]

• If you absolutely must wear makeup while exercising, make sure it has a moisturizer in it, because when you sweat your skin loses water. [StyleList]

FRAGRANCE
• Fragrances created specifically for your hair are becoming increasingly popular. The only problem is that your hair and your fragrance could have two scents that compete and conflict with each other. [NYT]

NAILS
• Minx Nails released its new range of overlays named the Teaser Collection, the first set since last year. Teaser features ten iridescent colors, which are meant to be used as primer when 30 new designs come out later this year. [Beauty Counter/Style.com]

Read more posts by Sharon Clott

Filed Under: beauty marks, beauty, chanel, edible beauty products, fragrance, liberty of london, m.a.c. cosmetics, makeup, minx nails, nails, skin

Source: The Cut | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:25 pm

Julio Iglesias

Julio Iglesias, pictured in 2008, will perform in Australia and four Asian nations later this year as part of his "Starry Night" world tour, the Spanish singer's official website said Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:09 pm

NBC's late night labyrinth

Front Page: Will Leno move back to 11:30? And what about Conan? -- NBC has a late night mess on its hands.

Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:06 pm

Today in Mental Illness [Advice]

Two bits of advice: If you get on a plane, begin chanting loudly in Arabic, and then shout out, "I want to kill all the Jews," it's unlikely you'll make it to your destination on time. On the other hand, if you strip off your clothes and run in front of the White House naked, you will earn a free trip for your troubles, although whether you want to spend a night at a local hospital undergoing a psych evaluation is entirely up to you.

Source: Cityfile.com - Dailyfile | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:01 pm

BREAKING: Jennifer Aniston Has Sex With Howard Stern! [In 1989 And Also Not Really!]

Just when you think you’ve read the most non-newsworthy Jennifer Aniston non-news story that the unrelenting, amoral blob that is celebrity gossip news has to offer, you flip the calendar to 2010 and wham, it’s Aniston news from 20 years ago:

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t legitimately impressed, both by Aniston’s publicist and Us Weekly, and I’m now optimistic that 2010 could take us up to a totally new echelon of celebrity news that forces us to ask “is this a thing???” At this pace, that question will be up to four question marks and an exclamation point before the year’s out.

It’s Thursday, so….checking the chore chart, I believe the next celebrity up for a “non-newsworthy news story” iiiiiissss… Jessica Simpson. Full disclosure: The chore chart is just a photo of Jessica Simpson with the words “Jessica Simpson” on it.

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:00 pm

Video: A Stupendous Tutorial in Avatar Makeup

The fashion and beauty worlds are not without Avatar freaks of their own. Beauty vlogger Gloria Shuri Nava, better known on YouTube as Glowpinkstah, created a genius tutorial in Avatar makeup so you can go around looking like one of those blue CGI people. Gloria, whose previous and equally spirited tutorials include Santa Claus and Kate Gosselin, said she created the Avatar look to "pay respects to the people of Pandora." Also because, "As you all know I’m single and I want to find my own sexy man in a wheelchair with skinny legs." She says the best way to achieve the correct blue skin tone is to bleach your skin first. She didn't do that because she can't afford it, but avoids turning out too green. "If you’re starting to look like a sea urchin, you know you’re doing it right," she explains, a Jonas Brothers poster prominently displayed behind her. Videogum actually made a parody of this tutorial, but it's not nearly as good as the real thing. Watch the video to find out how she makes herself look like the village slut.

Now do you want to see the movie?

Avatar Makeup Tutorial With Glowpinkstah [Beauty Blogging Junkie]

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Filed Under: best things ever, avatar, beauty, gloria shuri nava, glowpinkstah, makeup, movies, video

Source: The Cut | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:00 pm

Karlie Kloss ‘Falls’ on the Cover of February’s Italian Vogue

Next month's Italian Vogue features one of the most fascinating things in fashion: a model falling! That's 17-year-old Karlie Kloss you see taking a tumble there. If you can't recall a time when Dior's latest face actually fell on a runway, that's because she hasn't (the face of Dior doesn't do that sort of thing, sheesh). Italian Vogue re-created a model falling in a studio and arranged some shots in a neat little collage. So ... who's excited for Fashion Week?! [Pipeline/Refinery 29]

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Filed Under: cover girls, covers, italian vogue, karlie kloss, model tracker, models

Source: The Cut | 7 Jan 2010 | 12:30 pm

Did Nicky Hilton Really Plan to Kill Casey Johnson’s Dogs?

Animal rights activists PETA weigh on the situation.

Source: FOXNews.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 12:12 pm

You Want To Give Someone a Cat. But How Do You Wrap It?

Thanks to Buzzfeed, a sick genius, some leftover Christmas paper, a video camera and a very patient cat, we now know: This is how you giftwrap a cat.*

To think… I had always put mine in supermarket bags.

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:30 am

Will 2010 be year Iraqi film rises from the ashes?

Mohamed Al-Daradji has cut something of a lonely figure in Iraqi cinema over the past seven years.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:08 am

No limits for racy 'Nip/Tuck'

The envelope-pushing FX series "Nip/Tuck" may be ending, but it will be remembered for pushing boundaries.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2010 | 10:56 am

Prince William And Prince Harry Pose For First Royally Awkward Portrait Together

Awww, the first official royal portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry. It really captures what it’s like to be a Prince — leaning in a physically impossible way, holding gloves, staring longingly up at your brother who’s eighteen inches away…

Also, I love the ever-growing vocal minority of people who constantly point out that they think Harry’s way hotter than William, usually in such a defensive way as to reveal they clearly know they don’t believe what they’re saying but feel a sense of entitlement by taking the less-popular opinion. It’s the new “Kid A is better than OK Computer” argument. You don’t have to get vocally defensive about your opinion — you’re allowed to fantasize about sleeping with both albums.

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 10:30 am

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have seized hundreds of thousands of pirated movie and other discs

Policemen are seen at the corner of a street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City in 2008. Police in Vietnam's southern commercial capital Ho Chi Minh City have seized hundreds of thousands of pirated movie and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 7 Jan 2010 | 10:24 am

Christopher Lee Releases Metal Concept Album About Charlemagne In Early Contender For Sense-Making Story Of The Year

89-year-old Christopher Lee, the veteran deep-voiced star of Lord Of The Rings, the new Star Wars movies, and numerous Dracula films from decades ago, has recorded a heavy metal concept album about the Frankish King Charlemagne who ruled much of the European continent into the 9th century A.D.

As someone who is paid to find stuff online and offer up my attempts at adding humor to these findings, it’s also my job to know when additional exaggeration is unnecessary.

You can listen to the songs below:

(via Gorillamask)

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 9:30 am

Hasselhoff leaving 'Talent'

David Hasselhoff is saying goodbye to "America's Got Talent" after four years as a judge.
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2010 | 9:26 am

DGA Award nominations unveiled

Front Page: Bigelow, Cameron, Daniels, Reitman and Tarantino vie for top kudo -- The DGA, which announced the nods Thursday, will reveal the winner Jan. 30.

Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 7 Jan 2010 | 9:12 am

TRAILER MIX: Tyler Perry Can Do Abusive Horror Movies All By Himself

Urlesque brings us the trailer for the latest Tyler Perry movie, Why Did I Get Married Too, which combines all the best parts of How Stella Got Her Groove Back with Sleeping with the Enemy into one completely terrifying movie on a beach starring Janet Jackson.

If you’ve ever wondered what the sound of an axe murderer chopping down your door to your Barbados bungalow sounds like, watch the last 30 or so seconds with your eyes closed. (JK, keep them open, it’s Janet’s Oscar moment.)

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:45 am

Michael Lohan Achieves D-List Wet Dream on Celebrity Boxing

There is perhaps no greater honor for a D-list celebrity who has rarely to never accomplished anything in his or her life than to be asked to participate in a “celebrity” boxing match, where the word celebrity is looser than the size 0 jeans on a freckled coke whore’s frame.

Which brings us to Michael Lohan, who has used his fairly recent celebrity as the father of America’s numbest gummed ginger to get a coveted spot in the Celebrity Boxing Federation’s (it exists!) next round in Folsom, Pennsylvania. Behold (at a distance):

We’re not exactly sure who his opponent is, but we have some fantasy guesses… Namely, Aretha Franklin. Aretha would teach this boy a lesson about how to treat a lady. And her satin shorts would be divine. (We would also settle for Jon Gosselin and/or Mady.)

Do yourself a personal favor and check out the rest of this guy’s shlocky poses in the gallery below.

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:19 am

Howard Stern Sidekick Artie Lange Hospitalized After Violent Suicide Attempt

The comedian, who has struggled with substance abuse, reportedly stabbed himself nine times.

Source: FOXNews.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:14 am

What scholars now think about the meaning of time (AP)

AP - "From Eternity to Here/The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time" (Dutton, 448 pages, $26.95), by Sean Carroll: This book should go down big with people who like discussing modern astronomy's "black holes" that swallow everything nearby, and the Big Bang of more than 13 billion years ago that some experts believe created the universe.

Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:01 am

Michael Cera Joins Jersey Shore Cast In Hot Tub, Shortens His Life By Two Decades

Earlier this week, we saw Michael Cera appropriately Jersey Shore-ify his hair, and now, here’s the Arrested Development / Juno alum boldly hopping into a hot tub with the cast of Jersey Shore. Still not sure what Jersey Shore has to do with the movie Youth In Revolt, but if “jumping in hot tub with hyperguidos” supplants the talk show as the new universally accepted form of movie promotion, expect Hollywood to shatter every existing box office record in 2010. And for all movie stars to die from aqua-to-genital contracted diseased by around 2014.

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:00 am

While You Were Hoping Gary Coleman’s Recovery Has Reversed The Curse Of 2009

• Twilight: New Moon won four People’s Choice Awards, including “Favorite Movie” and the equally-coveted “Favorite Vampire Movie”.
• Tiger Woods’ yacht, called Privacy, temporarily left its Florida dock Wednesday. This was first reported after hundreds of photos of the Privacy leaving dock surfaced, along with seven angles of HD video of the Privacy and recordings of the Privacy in THX stereo sound.
• Taylor Swift’s Fearless was the top-selling album of 2009, barely edging out Susan Boyle’s debut cd. A narrow third? This opus.
• Courtney Love announced that Hole will be playing its first show in eleven years this coming February. On the scale of “Will This Actually Happen,” this one ranks somewhere between “Axl Rose playing full show” and “Arrested Development movie in theaters”.
• Marvel’s Thor will be released in theaters on May 6, 2011. Remember to mark it down in your Way The Hell In Advance Marvel Movie Calendar, right next to “Sub Mariner – October 2095″
• And last but not least – 3-D televisions??? Just answer two questions for me: How much, and when will Planet Earth be on them?

Source: Best Week Ever | 7 Jan 2010 | 7:00 am

Capsule reviews: `Daybreakers' and others (AP)

AP - Capsule reviews of films opening this week:

Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 7 Jan 2010 | 6:35 am

President as pitchman: Obama image used in ad (AP)

AP - A larger-than-life President Barack Obama became a presidential pitchman Wednesday on a Times Square billboard that used his photo without permission.

Source: Yahoo! News: Fashion News | 7 Jan 2010 | 6:30 am

Make or break for 'American Idol'?

There was a time when "Idol" was unstoppable in the ratings. But will that still be the case in season nine?
Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 7 Jan 2010 | 5:54 am

Patti Smith's New York Love Affair: An Excerpt From Her Memoir "Just Kids"

Smith looks back on her years of lean living - and artistic revolution - with the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe On July 3rd, 1967, Patti Smith — then 20 years old, a teachers-college dropout from New Jersey with shotgun passions for rock & roll and the French poet Arthur Rimbaud — boarded a bus in Philadelphia and, a couple of hours later, got off in New York to start life anew. "No one expected me," she says in a new memoir, "Just Kids." "Everything awaited me." That included Robert Mapplethorpe, also 20, a former altar boy and an aspiring artist from Long Island. Smith met him that first day...

Source: Rolling Stone: Features | 7 Jan 2010 | 2:04 am